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BY 2030. The Global Goals aim to make the world free from problems that currently plague countries in 15 years.

MANILA, Philippines – On September 25th, the world will commit to achieving 3 things within 15 years: end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and fix climate change.

Over 150 world leaders at the United Nations will adopt the 17 Global Goals to help achieve sustainable development in all countries and for all people. The UN Sustainable Development Summit on September 25 to 27 also aims to increase awareness of the importance of the 2030 Agenda.

The goals are part of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda which serves as a “call for action” for people to help improve the state of critical areas. These areas include people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership.

The “people-centered, universal, and transformative” agenda recognizes that eradicating poverty should include a plan that also works on building inclusive economic growth and addressing social needs, all while tackling climate change.

Innovation +SocialGood is part of the global Social Good Summit based in New York City. Initiated by the United Nations and Mashable, the summit is in sync with, and “opens the conversation” of, the exclusive UN meetings.

Inclusive efforts and understanding, after all, are important in helping achieve the Global Goals in 15 years.

“We hope that the message of the goals will reach everyone on the planet this week,” Ban Ki-moon said. – Rappler.com

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